Lucas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The Lucas family name is linked to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from the baptismal name Luke. This surname followed the religious naming tradition, where surnames were bestowed in honor of religious figures or church officials. In Europe, the Christian Church was one of the most powerful influences on the formation of given names. Personal names derived from the names of saints, apostles, biblical figures, and missionaries are widespread in most European countries. In the Middle Ages, they became increasingly popular because people believed that the souls of the deceased continued to be involved in this world. They named their children after saints in the hope that the child would be blessed or protected by the saint. In this case the surname Lucas was taken from St. Luke the Evangelist.

Early Origins of the Lucas family

The surname Lucas was first found in Nottinghamshire where the singular name Lucas was listed c. 1150. A few years later, Eurard Lucas was listed as a Knights Templar in Hertfordshire 1153-1185. 1

The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 had two entries for the name as a forename: Lucas Cacherellus, Norfolk; and Lucas Bercator, Cambridgeshire. 2 In Somerset, John Lucas was listed 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 3

"Lucas is a name established in various parts of England. It was represented in this county as well as in Norfolk in the reign of Edward I." 4

"Why the name of this evangelist should have become a family name in its original form, while the other three are only so in their Anglicized shape, is not apparent." 5

Early History of the Lucas family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lucas research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1598, 1606, 1610, 1613, 1631, 1633, 1635, 1639, 1640, 1648, 1649, 1662, 1663, 1664, 1665, 1669, 1671, 1672, 1675, 1676, 1680, 1686, 1687, 1688, 1693, 1702, 1705, 1713, 1715, 1769, 1771, 1786, 1791, 1808, 1816, 1830, 1832, 1839, 1840, 1843, 1854, 1856, 1859, 1865, 1866, 1869 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Lucas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lucas Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Lucas include Lucas, Lucass, Lukas and others.

Early Notables of the Lucas family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

Lucas World Ranking

In the United States, the name Lucas is the 286th most popular surname with an estimated 94,506 people with that name. 6 However, in Canada, the name Lucas is ranked the 638th most popular surname with an estimated 8,147 people with that name. 7 And in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Lucas is the 751st popular surname with an estimated 57 people with that name. 8 France ranks Lucas as 66th with 36,000 people. 9 Australia ranks Lucas as 220th with 15,120 people. 10 New Zealand ranks Lucas as 319th with 1,921 people. 11 The United Kingdom ranks Lucas as 309th with 19,742 people. 12 Netherlands ranks Lucas as 646th with 2,838 people. 13 South Africa ranks Lucas as 911st with 7,657 people. 14

Migration of the Lucas family to Ireland

Some of the Lucas family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 71 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Lucas migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Lucas were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Lucas Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Lucas Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Lucas Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Lucas migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lucas Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Lucas Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Lucas migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Lucas Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Lucas migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Lucas Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Lucas (post 1700) +


The Lucas Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Respice finem
Motto Translation: Regard the end.
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